Places And Travel
What Would Happen If All The Forests Disappeared
If Earth's forests vanished, mass extinction, worldwide floods, food shortages, and a hotter climate would follow. Here is what a forestless planet looks like.
Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees
Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees. Now it's a green city of lakeside parks, science museums, and craft beer.
11 Best Small Towns In Nevada For A Crowd-Free Summer
Explore Nevada's best small towns for a peaceful summer, with historic mining communities, desert lakes, mountain scenery, and outdoor adventures.
7 Best Towns In Iowa For A Two-Day Recharge
Need a quick reset? These 7 Iowa towns pack rivers, glacial lakes, Dutch windmills, and prairie trails into an easy two-day recharge away from the city.
The Smallest National Park In The United States
Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis is small at ninety-one acres, but features the tallest man-made monument in the U.S.
9 Best Towns In South Dakota For Retirees
Discover nine South Dakota towns ideal for retirement, with affordable homes, nearby healthcare, senior living, and active community life.
8 Best California Towns For Retirees
The best California retirement towns offer coastal beauty, wine-country charm, healthcare access, and outdoor recreation for a range of budgets.
10 Southern United States Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
The South, especially small towns, is known for its friendliness, seen in community gatherings, welcoming attitudes, and longstanding local traditions.
6 Delightful Towns to Visit on the Pacific Coast
Discover the Pacific Coast, located in Canada and the US, and explore some of the most delightful towns, from Tofino, B.C. to Morro Bay, CA.
11 Prettiest Small Towns In The Adirondack Mountains
See the prettiest small towns in the Adirondacks, from Lake Placid and Saranac Lake to quiet villages framed by lakes and peaks.
American Towns Frozen in a Single Decade
From a Route 66 barber who refused to quit to a copper town the money left behind, meet six US towns where one defining decade never let go.
9 Coolest United States Towns For A Summer Vacation In 2026
No matter which type of traveler you are, you can find a travel itinerary for a vacation in the United States of America in 2026 that meets your desires.
11 Best Towns In Georgia For A Two-Day Recharge
Eleven Georgia towns built for a two-day recharge, from mountain squares like Dahlonega and Blue Ridge to coastal St. Marys and Darien.
How Many State Parks Are There In The United States?
How Many State Parks Are There In The United States? The answer ranges from about 2,474 to over 9,800, depending entirely on who does the counting.
The National Parks With No Roads At All
The National Parks With No Roads At All, from Alaska's Gates of the Arctic to island escapes like Isle Royale and Dry Tortugas, reached only by air or boat.
The American Revolution Was Won in Virginia, and These 5 Sites Tell the Story
The American Revolution Was Won in Virginia, and These 5 Sites Tell the Story of Washington, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Patrick Henry's Richmond.
9 Stress-Free Oregon Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Escape to stress-free Oregon towns including Manzanita, Sisters, Hood River, and Bandon, where beaches, gorges, and small downtowns invite you to relax.
Towns Sitting Directly on a Fault Line
From Los Angeles to Tokyo to Istanbul, 11 major cities sit on active fault lines. See where the hazard is greatest and who has built to survive it.
8 Quirkiest Northern California Towns To Visit In 2026
No matter what kind of offbeat trip you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it at one of these eight quirkiest Northern California towns.
12 Prettiest Small Towns In The Rockies
The prettiest towns in the Rockies pair soaring peaks with rich local history, from former mining camps to mountain communities with long-lasting character.
9 Ideal Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in the Rockies
These are the most idyllic places deep within the Rockies to stay for three days of excitement, adventure, and relaxation from the hustle and bustle.
The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Michigan
Own a walkable Great Lakes home for under $200,000 in Michigan's cheaper coastal towns, with real downtowns, beaches, and year-round life.
How Many People Visit State Parks Every Year?
US state parks see more than 800 million visits a year across roughly 10,000 parks. A look at the number, why it's fuzzy, and why it's so big.
The Best State Parks In New England
Six of the best state parks in New England, from Katahdin to the Flume Gorge, with the trails, summits, and paddling that make each one worth a full day.
12 Off-The-Beaten-Path Towns In South Carolina
Twelve under-the-radar South Carolina towns rich in Black history, Southern barbecue, mountain waterfalls, and walkable historic squares worth the detour.
This Illinois Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Drive Route 66 across Illinois, from Chicago's Bean to Collinsville's catsup bottle, on a four-day byway run past Lincoln sites and roadside kitsch.
8 Best Towns In Oklahoma For Retirees
Oklahoma offers potential retirees a range of affordable retirement options, so the golden years can be enjoyed fully, as they were meant to be.
8 Towns In Gulf Coast That Transport You To The Past
These towns transport you to the past, away from the hustle and bustle, and their fortitude is a lovely thing to behold.
9 Best Small Towns In Maryland For A Crowd-Free Summer
Skip the crowds and enjoy a quieter Maryland summer in nine small towns known for scenic landscapes, outdoor adventures, and local charm.
Where People Are Moving To In Indiana In 2026
Indiana's population is shifting toward smaller communities. See the seven Indiana towns experiencing the strongest growth and migration gains in 2026.
The Best County Fairs In North Carolina
Plan a North Carolina fair trip with seven of the state's best, from Cleveland's flaming-wheel knife throwers to the must-see NC State Fair in Raleigh.
5 Tick Infested Areas In Delaware
Delaware's forests, wetlands, and meadows harbor diverse tick species linked to Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome, and other tick-borne illnesses.
9 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In New York
These nine New York main streets balance stunning local brickwork and local legends with unique shops and scenic landscapes.
8 Best Places To Call Home In Vermont In 2026
Eight Vermont towns offer hospital access and walkable downtowns at home values below the state average: Rutland, Brattleboro, St. Johnsbury, and Newport.
The Largest National Forest In The United States
The Largest National Forest In The United States is Alaska's Tongass, 17 million acres of old-growth rainforest, fjords, glaciers, bears, and salmon.
The State Parks Where You Can Dig For Gems
The State Parks Where You Can Dig For Gems and keep them, from the Arkansas diamond field to Michigan's fossil coral and Oklahoma's hourglass selenite.
10 Best Places To Live In Ireland In 2026
Ireland's 10 best places to live in 2026, comparing jobs, rent, and commute across cities and towns to fit your lifestyle.
Charles Dickens Is Still Everywhere in England, From His Birthplace to His Grave
Following Charles Dickens Across England, a first-person trail through his birthplace, island retreat, London homes, and the seaside towns he loved.
The 10 Can't-Miss Towns In Sweden
Explore ten of Sweden's can't-miss towns, from Arctic Kiruna to medieval Visby, each built around one thing it does best.
New Zealand's 11 Most Laid-Back Towns
New Zealand's 11 Most Laid-Back Towns swap the daily rush for slow mornings by the fiords, glaciers, vineyards, and hot-sand beaches of both islands.